About admacisaac

Adam MacIsaac has worked in various areas since graduating from high school in 2000 from Prince Edward Island, Canada. Most recently he was the Prince Edward Island Youth Engagement Coordinator for a project called Creating Local Connections Canada project (CLC Canada) which is an initiative of Taking It Global (TIG). With Adam’s involvement with TakingITGlobal he was also a panelist of the 2007 MESH conference which is Canada’s premier technology conference where he spoke on the topic of “The Always-On Generation - What Do Youth Do with the Web?” and currently has a blog featured on ShowYourRealFace.com. Throughout his experience working on an organic farm in rural PEI, traveling to the Dominican Republic and working with Fair Trade Coffee and Cacao collectives he has developed a strong connection with food security and environmental issues and currently sits on the Executive Committee for the Sierra Youth Coalition. While working as an International Development Intern with Rescue Mission Canada, he has worked with youth on the international scale and now is living in England working on an United Nations Youth Climate Change Project with Peace Child International. Adam most recently joined with other young Canadians on the Canadian Youth Delegation to Bali, Indonesia and attended the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change where he documented the youth delegation and the international youth climate movement.

Step Back Into Time Nine Year Ago

The begining of Xball started with the Nations Cup 2002

Nation’s Cup InvitationalNEWS RELEASE

This August 7th-11th, the “Diablo IAO” 2002 will host the World Premiere of the annual “Nation’s Cup Invitational”, a prestigious new International Paintball Title Event. The Nation’s Cup will bring hand picked “All Star Teams” from eight Nations, to represent their Country in the “Olympics of Paintball”, playing a unique Paintball Tournament format called “X Ball”.

One Captain per Country:
A single Captain from each Country, selected by the “Nation’s Cup” officiating committee, will select their own All Star Team rosters, from their own Countrymen. Each Country’s Team will travel to the Diablo International Amateur Open in Pittsburgh, to make their bid for the highest national honor in Paintball:
Bring Home the “Nation’s Cup” Title!

The Captains will be announced as soon as each Captain confirms their acceptance of this prestigious challenge. USA Captain, Bob Long, is expected to complete his special “Team USA” roster choices soon, to be announced in the coming weeks.

“X Ball” Format:
“The Nation’s Cup “X Ball” games will be the most exciting Paintball Games you’ve ever seen”, says developer Richmond Italia of Diablo Paintball. “From high atop the command tower, a digital ScoreBoard will display the score, the remaining game-time and penalty-box times, it will even display Players’ chrony-speeds, transmitted from on- field chronys!”

Italia went on to say, “ Just like hockey, Football, and Soccer, the games will be played in four quarters. Teams will be motivated to hang the flag as many times as possible before the buzzer marks the end of each quarter. Teams will face each other, game after game, hang after hang, until the period is over”. Each Flag-hang will bring a brief 3-minute re-set period for Players to get ready again. You’ll see Teams with Pit- Crews, racing to get Players re-set between games. Imagine Pit-Crew uniforms, Pit-Carts with Paint coolers, goggle and barrel cleaning stations, Speed-Pod re-fillers, and all kinds of special gear being created by each Team, in their frantic effort to get every Player ready for each re-start. As fast as physically possible, the Pit crew must handle every Player; hits cleaned, tanks re-aired, packs re-filled, barrels cleaned, thirsts quenched, all in three minutes, to be back on-field in time for the re-start. The Nation’s Cup will be played on a Custom “Ultimate AirBall” field, emblazoned with Flags of each represented country, including unique custom bunkers, created just for “X Ball” tournaments.

Traveling Trophy:
Just like the world-famous “America’s Cup” Yachting race and the “Indianapolis 500”, each year’s winner will have their Team Name and Country engraved onto the prestigious “Nation’s Cup” traveling Trophy, which will be proudly exhibited at various major Paintball events, for all to admire. National Flags will adorn the perimeter of the gleaming Nation’s Cup trophy, representing every Country in which Paintball is played around the world. Each year, the growing list of annual winners will be added to the engraved brass panels around the solid mahogany base. The spectacular “Nation’s Cup” Trophy was created by “Sparta Pewter”, one of the most respected award designers in North America.

Eight Countries compete: Rumors about this exciting event have already begun, resulting in early Team commitments from Canada, France, Portugal, England, and the USA. Who will rise to the challenge to fill the remaining three positions? Expect commitments soon from any of the following Paintball countries: Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Chile, China, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, Korea, Lithuania, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland, Spain, South Africa, Turkey, or Venezuela.

Planet Eclipse steps up their 2011 line of markers

ECLIPSE CSL EGO “Enriched with Carbon and Gold, the CSL is both striking and beautiful. From the seamless flow of the barrel and frame to the intricate detail and craftsmanship of the body. The new CSL is the epitome of class and performance with a distinctive pedigree and history that is only found in the SL mark”… The CSL is all about the detail. Gold screws clamp the gold-detailed grips onto the new flush fitting and screwless frame. Gold Thumbwheel and Screw on the silky smooth, bushed and re-designed C-Lever Clamping Feed. Gold LPR Torpedo and Bolt Pin. The bespoke CSL POPS system with coded gold latch pin. All co-ordinated with that lustrous carbon fibre and gold threaded weave in the all-new SL Shaft 4 Barrel Tip. The SL has always offered something a bit special. A bit “extra”, if you like. And this year is no exception. The gold accenting lifts the general appearance of the CSL into another league. All of the stainless steel parts that could be colour-coded have been, also the grip badge and body badge carry a gold chrome finish in place of the silver chrome found on the standard Ego11. But of course it is the new SL Shaft4 Barrel that takes the limelight. The gloss finished Carbon Fibre 14.5” and 16” tips contains a delicate gold weave, a polished gold collar, and ample porting. The backs have been stepped down a size in their range (now 0.681”, 0.685” and 0.689” bores) in order to better suit the current paint sizes around the globe. The threading and rear section use the same geometry as the Shaft4 Barrel with its increased control bore length, offering higher average velocity and improved consistency over the older Shaft SL barrels. Of course the internal bore is precision honed, as you would expect. In order to make the most of the stunning detailing all of the CSL the colours for this year have been designed to complement the gold theme, picking up the colour in their accented parts, but each with their own unique combination of base and contrasting elements. Mechanically the CSL is driven using the same solenoid with integrated Flow Control Devices as can be found on the Ego11. The Ego11 has altered perceptions on what is possible both in terms of adjustability and outright smoothness from a poppet platform. And the CSL is no different with the adjustable solenoid making it possible to dial in the marker for supreme spool valve rivalling smoothness or outright firepower at the twist of a control. But in other areas around the marker it’s easy to spot where those improvements that you expect to see in an SL have been made. For example the F-F or Flush Fitting Frame. Take a look and you will see that there are no longer any unsightly screw heads at the rear of the frame or inside the trigger guard. Instead, the frame is attached using a single captured free-spinning screw at the rear, and on a discrete and hidden cam-hinge at the front. The result is quicker and easier disassembly, smoother lines and improved ergonomics. The CSL will be shipping with the excellent Cure3+ bolt. But currently in the final stages of development we have an all-new Cure4 Bolt System. Developed with the intention to reduced stack clipping and bolt strike (where the paintball is damaged by the bolt accelerating forward and striking the stationary paintball) the new bolt includes a removable and replaceable cushioned tip. The tip is locked into position by the contoured bolt insert that is in turn held in place by the bolt pin. Complete disassembly requires no tools whatsoever. The Cure4 bolt will be made available free of charge to all CSL owners who register their marker (see inside CSL box for details). Continuing the long tradition of the SL range, the CSL offers a multitude of options to the owner. Electronically there is the same option of Opto or Micro trigger actuation on the board, as well as magnetic and/or spring return on the trigger. The CSL also offers the option of both a High and Low Pressure exhaust valve system which allows you tailor the efficiency and feel even further. The HP valve guide gives increased efficiency while the LP guide delivers a more gentle blast of air to the back of the ball. There is also the inclusion of the standard Ego-shaped “S” style, as well as a brand new retro “Blade”-shaped, trigger. The options included as standard with every CSL mean that there should be a set-up to suit every taste without ever the need to purchase potentially flawed aftermarket parts. And of course these days the options do not just stop at the hardware. Every CSL comes complete with a full E-Portal system, including software and link cables meaning that everything from the start-up splash screen to the software version can be adjusted and uploaded from a PC. As you can see, there is little that has been left untouched on the New CSL. And after all, The devil is in the detail, as they say… UNIQUE CSL FEATURES: Bespoke CSL Body Bespoke CSL F-F (Flush Fitting) Trigger Frame Bespoke CSL Cure4 Soft Faced Bolt With Gold Bolt Pin Bespoke CSL 5-Piece SL Shaft4 Shaft Barrel Kit Bespoke CSL Carbon Fibre Tips With Gold Weave Bespoke CSL Contoured dual density Grips with Gold Logo Bespoke CSL Gold Hardware Bespoke CSL Circuit Board With USB Interface – Cable and Software Included Bespoke CSL Dual Triggers – “Blade” and “S” Style Triggers Included Bespoke CSL Dual Valve Guides – HP and LP Valve Guide Kit Bespoke CSL Zick2 Rammer Kit Bespoke CSL POPS Assembly Bespoke CSL Smooth Clamping Feed Assembly – With Gold Sprocket Wheel Bespoke CSL Contoured Eye Covers Lazer-Eyes Red BBSS System Exclusive PBNation CSL Badge EGO11 CROSS OVER FEATURES: Bespoke MAC Solenoid with Adjustable Flow Controls Fully Adjustable Bolt and Rammer Speed for reduced Kick SL3 Inline Regulator With Angled Swivel Dual Density Rubber Console and Frame Grip Cure3+ Bolt Zick2 Rammer Shaft and Cap Increase Longevity of Internal Components New LP Supply Protection System 92% larger transflective LCD Display Adjustable Tru-Colour RGB LCD Backlite 16-Bit Microprocessor – 16 MIPS (Million Instructions Per Second) Improved Solenoid Drive Circuitry for increased Velocity Consistency New Graphical User Interface Ultra-Lightweight Monoform Body Deftek Offset Feed Tube Integrated Rammer Housing Integrated FRM Offset Bores Micro + Opto Switch Board Dual Instrument Grade Ball-Raced Trigger Dual Trigger Return Mechanisms – Magnetic and Spring Trigger T-Slot Rail Mounting System Integrated Audible Sounding Device LAUNCH COLOURS Panther, Spekta, Prestige WEIGHTS AND MEASURES Length: 540 mm Height: 211 mm Width: 31 mm Weight: 828g/1.82lb All Measurements include Barrel (14.5”), POPS, Battery, Ready-to-go: SL SHAFT 4 BARREL KIT SPECIFICATIONS 1 x 14.5” Carbon Fibre Front Section 0.700” Bore 1 x 16” Carbon Fibre Front Section 0.700” Bore 1 x Rear Section – 0.681” Bore 1 x Rear Section – 0.685” Bore 1 x Rear Section – 0.689” Bore

Paintball Sports Promotions Is Teaming Up with Local and Regional RaceTo Leagues

Last month, the PSP announced its affiliation with six regional leagues forming the Unified National & Regional RaceTo Format. These affiliated leagues are working together to provide a consistent experience for players across leagues and divisions, as well as creating a universal player ranking in conjunction with the APPA that fits both the regional and national levels.

Now the PSP would like to announce a program for local leagues; the PSP Supporting League program.

PSP Supporting Leagues are committed to further establishing the RaceTo Format as the standard in tournament paintball. These leagues abide by PSP Rules (with minor modifications) and use the UCP Classification System in association with the APPA. The PSP assists Supporting Leagues with prize packages, league promotion and offer assistance with improving and establishing a solid reffing program. If you are a tournament operator who believes in promoting the RaceTo format and are interested in assistance with prizes as well as promoting your league, please email Camille Lemanski at camille@pspevents.com for more information on how you can become a 2010 PSP Supporting League.